Del Norte's Bailey Barnhard scored 32 points, leading her team to a thrilling 62-59 victory over Poway in the CIF San Diego Section Open Division quarterfinal playoff game. Despite relentless defense from Poway, Barnhard's performance propelled the Nighthawks to the next round.

By the Numbers
  • Bailey Barnhard finished with 32 points, 8.1 above her average.
  • Del Norte led at halftime 31-24.
State of Play
  • The fifth-seeded Nighthawks advance to the semifinals, where they'll face the No. 1-seeded Mission Hills.
  • Poway's balanced scoring attack, led by Ari Mason with 19 points, propelled a second-half rally.
  • Barnhard's 32 points moved her to 21st on the San Diego Section's all-time scoring list.
Bottom Line

Bailey Barnhard's exceptional 32-point performance secured a crucial victory for Del Norte, advancing them to the next round of the playoffs.